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The Barbuda Council has acquired 22 EPIRBs aimed at improving safety and enhancing the island’s disaster preparedness capabilities.
The First Satellite Aided Search and Rescue- Amazing story of the first-ever satellite-assisted rescue.
Inappropriate disposal of locator beacons has resulted in call-outs to landfills and transfer stations.
The International COSPAS–SARSAT Programme has declared September 10, 2025 as the inaugural “Global Search and Rescue Day".
The ARTEX ELT 5000 features advanced satellite tracking capabilities to support autonomous distress tracking (ADT).
Cospas-Sarsat technology can mean the difference between life and death for anyone stranded at sea.
Lightning disabled its radios and telephones, forcing the crew to call for assistance using its emergency position indicating radio beacon.
The PLB, used when the wearer goes overboard or is in distress, was triggered by two divers who had become separated from their vessel.
The exercise involved comprehensive seminars, functional drills, and underway activities designed to strengthen SAR response.
